Carney Springs Trailhead to Superstition Ridgeline (A)
| Date: | Destination: | Superstition Ridgeline | |||||
| Level: | A | Area: | Superstition Mountains | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 8 miles | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | Hike leader phone: | ||||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | 2,400 | Hike leader email: | |||||
| Departure time - Union Center parking lot: | Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in | ||||||
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | ||||||
| Unpaved miles: | 6 miles | Park entry fee per vehicle: | No | ||||
| Road conditions: | Fair | Website for reference info: | |||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | |||||
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| Maintained Trail: | Partially | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
| Steep Side Drop-offs: | Yes | Steep Trail: | Yes | ||||
| Off Trail (scratchy): | Yes | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | No | ||||
| Use of Hands Required: | Yes | Boulder Hopping: | Yes | ||||
| Difficulty : | Strenuous | Water Crossings: | No | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | Possible | ||||
Special Instructions:
This is a difficult hike using a seldom used trail to the Superstition ridgeline. There will be some boulder hoping and scrambling to reach the ridgeline, once you reach the ridgeline you will be rewarded with beautiful views of the area. Bring plenty of water and a snack
Directions:
Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Turn left onto Hwy 60 west towards Phoenix. Follow Hwy 60 for 7.6 miles and turn right on Peralta Road (FS 77) at stoplight. Drive approx. 6 miles to parking lot (on left side of road, if you get to Lost goldmine parking lot you had just driven by).